Sunday, 24 September 2017

Are you interested in killing three
birds with a single stone? Have you ever thought of the possibility of
achieving three kinds of major saving with a single effort? ‘A green remodeling project’ is the answer to
these puzzling questions; yes, such a project helps you achieve three major
savings – on energy, materials and
space!

Your Eco-friendly green living can
save you big bucks as well. Green remodeling opens the window to three positive
outcomes: energy economy, smart use of reclaimed materials and optimal
exploitation of available space. Seize your opportunity of going green!

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Energy saving

Start off your green remodeling with
three basic changes to your existing home decor.

vAdd more electrical
insulation to those already installed in the walls, floor and vents and meet
the standard requirements to improve energy efficiency.

vFix faulty radiators and
refill coolant gases in air conditioning units, which consume more power.

vReplace high power
incandescent bulbs with LED/fluorescent bulbs.

These basic changes would go a long
way in saving electricity. Your remodeling contractor will be able to do all such basic
remodeling works and give you an estimate of the quantum of reduction of your
energy bill after remodeling.

You may consider as well long-term
benefits of harvesting solar energy. It can be a standalone system or grid tied
(integrated with your electric circuits).

Use of reclaimed building materials

Durable wood with minor damages can
be reclaimed for your green remodeling project. You will be saving considerable
amount on buying new wooden flooring and incidentally you will not share the
guilt of cutting down any new trees. Make sure that you use non-toxic paints
and adhesive paste without any harmful VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds).

Eco-friendly Terrazzo tiles, which
are costlier than granite, are made from chips of glass, quartz etc. Search
your garage, storage and remodel debris for old broken glass and quartz;
reclaim them for use as the bulk raw material for your Terrazzo tiles. The
finished product will give a lustrous look to your kitchen counters.

Space Saving

This is an integral part of a green
remodeling project. Your experienced remodeling contractor will be able to draw out
plans for optimal utilization of built in space of your remodeled house; no
clutter will be in sight in any room. For example, a family room can serve as
an office room too.

A sliding door can hide the TV and
speakers. A hollow box can conceal printers and file cabinets, and this can be
used as a desk in the family room. These are a few of the many possibilities,
which you can explore under the guidance of your contractor for the best use of
your home space.

The overall cost of the green
remodeling project on completion would be slightly more than a regular
remodeling project, especially if you decide in favor of solar panels. However,
you will be saving a lot of money in the longer run. The added advantage of
green remodeling is that you will have the immense satisfaction having
constructed an eco-friendly home! You need have no hesitation to go green!